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How to get there

By car

The M4 and M5 motorways put both London and Birmingham within a two-hour drive, while the M32 allows direct access from the M4 to the heart of the city.
Directions to the University precinct from the M32
Exit the M4 at junction 19 marked for the M32
  • Follow the M32 southwest into Bristol
  • Continue onto the A4032
  • Continue straight onto Bond Street / A4044
  • At St. James Barton roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marlborough Street / B4051
  • Continue to follow B4051
  • Turn right at Woodland Road
There are multistorey car parks about ten minutes' walk from the main precinct as shown on our precinct map or you can consult Bristol City Council's car park finder.

Park and ride There are three Park and ride services that operate in and Bristol.
  • A4 Portway (service 902)
  • Long Ashton (service 903)
  • A4 Bath Road (service 904)

By train

By train Bristol has two mainline railway stations. Visitors should travel to Bristol Temple Meads as it is about two miles from the University and is much closer than Bristol Parkway.
To get to the University from Bristol Temple Meads:
The 8 and 9 bus services run every 10 minutes in peak time and stop on the University precinct. The journey should take about 20 minutes
  • Taxis are available from the exit to the station. The journey should take about 15 minutes
  • Walking from Bristol Temple Meads to the University takes 30-40 minutes and will involve an uphill climb

By coach

Coaches from a range of UK cities arrive and depart from Bristol Bus and Coach Station on Marlborough Street in the centre of Bristol, about 15 minutes walk from the University precinct.
For information about coach times and fares, consult the National Express website. Additional coach services are operated by Megabus and Bakers Dolphin.


By plane

Bristol Airport is 13 km south of the city and has scheduled flights to many UK and European cities. To get to the University from the airport:
The Bristol Flyer coach service calls at Bristol Bus and Coach Station near the University precinct
Checker Cars offer taxis from Bristol Airport. The journey should take around 30 minutes
Further travel information is available from the Bristol Airport website
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